by Tim Carrington | Jul 3, 2026 | Features, People, Sidebar, Top Story
Volunteers rally for July 3 ‘Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Concert’ On a sunlit afternoon, retired Marine Col. John R. Bourgeois settled onto his Tiger Valley porch with a glass of chilled white wine, surrounded by antlers, flags and memorabilia. Will...
by Luke Christopher | Jul 2, 2026 | Fire/Rescue, People, Sidebar, Top Story
The annual Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue carnival and parade drew crowds to the department’s grounds last week, as residents and visitors turned out for four evenings of rides, games, food and one of the department’s biggest annual fundraisers....
by Tim Carrington | Jul 2, 2026 | Art, People, Sidebar, Top Story
Band director composes a life in Rappahannock Retired Marine Col. John R. Bourgeois’ road from a Bayou boyhood in Louisiana to conducting music for presidents at the White House took a turn into Rappahannock County in 1984, and he decided to stay. After enjoying a...
by Bob Hurley | Jun 23, 2026 | doers, People, Sidebar
Background: English and theater teacher at Rappahannock County High School; chorus and drama program manager for the Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC); previously taught seventh grade in Fauquier County schools and at Rappahannock County...
by Ireland Hayes | Jun 22, 2026 | County, Local Government, Sidebar
Library board: No additional tax ask needed As negotiations continue over a possible move of the library to the Rush River Commons development, the Rappahannock County Public Library Board of Trustees says it has a plan to cover a future lease and rising operating...
